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{{Use dmy dates|date=August | {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=August | {{Use Indian English|date=August 2022}} | ||
{{One source|date=February | {{One source|date=February 2022}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
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The records of 19th-century British India reveal that health and hygiene of the troops was one of the major areas of concern which the rulers of the day had to contend with. This consideration coupled with the desire of an alien ruling elite to distance itself from the native population led to the development of an insulated type of character in all these cantonments which continues today. | The records of 19th-century British India reveal that health and hygiene of the troops was one of the major areas of concern which the rulers of the day had to contend with. This consideration coupled with the desire of an alien ruling elite to distance itself from the native population led to the development of an insulated type of character in all these cantonments which continues today. | ||
The Kanpur Cantonment played an important role in the 1857 uprising under the leadership of [[Nana Sahib]] and [[Tatya Tope]] (see [[Siege of Cawnpore]]). The uprising led to a massacre of the British at the [[Satichaura Ghat]] (also called Massacre Ghat). It is of historical significance symbolising the | The Kanpur Cantonment played an important role in the 1857 uprising under the leadership of [[Nana Sahib]] and [[Tatya Tope]] (see [[Siege of Cawnpore]]). The uprising led to a massacre of the British at the [[Satichaura Ghat]] (also called Massacre Ghat). It is of historical significance symbolising the casualties during the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]]. Many religious/social functions are organized every year in the months of August and September to commemorate the events, which are attended by a large number of people. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||